7.4. EDSR 05-17-2021 City of
Elk �-- Request for Action
River
To Item Number
Economic Development Authori 7.4
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
General Business May 17, 2021 Colleen Eddy, Economic Development Specialist
Item Description Reviewed by
Together Elk River Campaign Update Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Item presented for information and discussion purposes.
Background/Discussion
The 2021 Together Elk River Sprit Week ran from May 3-7. As part of this community initiative to
support local businesses through tough times,the Together Elk River Subcommittee jumped on board
with the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week,by asking everyone to
continue to patronize our local business community more than ever during this special week.
Businesses utilized the "Shop Local" theme and used the #TogetherElk-River #TERShoppER to
showcase their favorite products and services, found right here in Elk River. Businesses offered specials
and promotions and posted on their social media sites throughout the week.
Financial Impact
The EDA has allocated $10,000 in the 2021 budget to this initiative.
Mission/Policy/Goal
Together Elk Diver is a community initiative to encourage, engage, and support local businesses,non-profits, and
neighbors in need through challenging times.
Attachments
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The Elk River Vision
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